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Leadership transition announced for Project GREEEN
Published on June 23, 2025
Cornelius Barry will be the next coordinator of Project GREEEN, effective July 1, 2025. -
MSU researcher contributes to internationally awarded study on benefits of farm diversification
Published on June 19, 2025
Olivia Smith, professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program, examined the social and environmental impact of integrated crop-livestock systems as part of global study -
MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan
Published on June 18, 2025
Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan. -
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans
Published on June 16, 2025
The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board. -
MSU researcher leads innovative effort to protect lake whitefish using genetic markers
Published on June 9, 2025
Jared Homola, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is using advanced genetic modeling to help conserve Lake Michigan’s declining lake whitefish population and improve fishery management strategies. -
Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation
Published on June 5, 2025
MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. -
MDARD, EGLE and DNR Update Plan to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Published on May 26, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan today released an update to its Domestic Action Plan (DAP) for combatting harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie. -
MSU researcher receives $500K grant to study tree species suited to future Michigan climates
Published on May 15, 2025
Jeremy Johnson, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Forestry, leads the project. -
Tolhurst examining economic behavior changes, impacts caused by extreme weather events on agriculture
Published on May 14, 2025
Tor Tolhurst, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, joined MSU in fall 2024 by way of the Agricultural Resiliency Program.